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The pandemic has reshaped international travel and attitudes towards travel medical insurance. Now, 74% of international travelers intend to protect themselves with international health insurance, compared to about 50% prior to the pandemic.
PLUS, 75% of travelers surveyed said they would take more international trips this year compared to 2021, with 68% saying they already have 1-2 international trips planned.
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Sources: GeoBlue Research, Benenson Strategy Group, December 2020; Scott’s Cheap Flights, The State of Cheap Flights Survey, 2022
What you should know
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Many countries have requirements for entry, including proof of adequate medical coverage
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The U.S. State Department encourages travelers to purchase supplemental short-term travel medical insurance
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Most U.S. health plans, including Medicare, do not cover medically necessary evacuations and may not provide direct payments to international hospitals and providers, as recommended by the U.S. State Department |
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Help your customers get ready for the upcoming summer travel season
Get to know our plans for individuals that include medically necessary COVID-19 testing and treatment, medically necessary evacuation and repatriation, and global telemedicine services.
Check out our Content and Campaign Guides for the Under 65 and Over 65 markets. The Over 65 guide includes information on how to start a marketing program, sample promotional calendars and content you can use to generate sales for your business.
 Paper Renewals Ending in May
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| Effective May 1, 2022, GeoBlue will no longer send renewal letters via regular mail to our customers or brokers. These letters are available on Agent Hub as well as in Member Services. Additional questions about GeoBlue renewal letters can be sent to renewals@geo-blue.com. |
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GeoBlue Featured on BenefitsPro
GeoBlue was featured in a recent article on BenefitsPro, discussing health insurance trends in the post-pandemic world.
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Questions?
Contact Partner Program
1-844-669-8743
partnerprogram@geo-blue.com
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GeoBlue® is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. GeoBlue is the administrator of coverage provided under insurance policies issued by 4 Ever Life International Limited, Bermuda, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
South Dakota residents: GeoBlue is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and is made available in cooperation with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies in select service areas. Coverage is provided under insurance policies underwritten by 4 Ever Life Insurance Company, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois NAIC #80985 under policy form series 55.1301. 4 Ever Life Insurance Company is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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